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7. MAINTENANCE/PARK/FIRE/BUILDING: A. Update on Maintenance Dept. Activities: Dan Olinger (Not In Attendance) The Acting City Administrator announced 50th Street/Kirkwood is being graveled with the cost taken out of the Infrastructure Reserve Fund in the same manner as is the seal coating of paved City streets. B. Update on Building Dept. Activities The Building Official reported there were three new residential permits issued in September, 2003. New residential construction is down because of the small number of available lots. The Building Dept. is kept busy with the many remodel permits. He cautioned residents about a driveway scam and advised they make sure the contractor has a city license and permit, otherwise, do not deal with them. The Mayor cautioned residents on tree trimming scams where the trees are not properly trimmed and end up dead in the next summer. In regard to complaints, the City will pursue removal a government surplus camouflage trailer that is parked on City property by the watertower. Also, the Deputies will look into removal of an RV with a "for sale" sign that is parked on County right-of-way of Inwood Avenue. 8. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT: The Council received an -e-mail from Barb Walsh indicating her concerns on discharge of storm water runoff through a pipe affecting water quality of the lakes. The City Engineer reported that 500' Street would be paved this week, but would hold off on the wear course until next year. The Valley Branch Watershed District asked that the City look into other options to piping storm water directly into the lake. The Engineer will revisit this option, and add some additional infiltration. Council member Dunn asked for an update on activities (water cleansing and wastewater gardens) in the plan. 9. PLANNING. LAND USE & ZONING: A. Comprehensive Plan Amendment — Old Village The City Planner explained at its October 14, 2003 meeting, the Planning Commission adopted a recommendation to approve an amendment to the Land Use Map and Text of the 2000-2020 Comprehensive Plan that would reclassify approximately 1,000 acres surrounding the Old Village from GB, RAD, and AG to new uses, and new use intensities that reflect the Old Village Neighborhood Planning initiative. The motion also directs the Planner to consult the City Attorney for text to be added that would preserve the ability of the City to adjust land use intensity ranges of the Plan to accommodate zoning ordinance structure modifications now underway by the Planning Commission. A second motion by the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council defer its adoption of the recommended plan pending completion of several tasks by the city that would address impacts/infrastructure requirements (such as wastewater, surface water drainage, water supply and traffic) and plan implementation strategy (mechanisms for the transfer of development density) implied by the Plan. The Commission recommendation was NOT TO ADOPT until this additional work was completed. . LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 21, 2003